PROBLEM
The diabetic population is at an increased risk, up to 15% over a lifetime, to develop leg and foot ulcers due to such factors as neuropathy, ischemia, and infection. The tight control of… (More)

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of 2 products on venous ulcer periwound skin.
DESIGN
This was a descriptive comparative study.
SETTING
An outpatient wound… (More)

A technique is presented for the lingual bonded retention of anterior teeth. Functional concepts to guide the goals of orthodontic treatment during finishing are reviewed. The importance of proper… (More)

Foot ulcers affect millions of Americans annually. Conventional methods used to assess skin integrity, including inspection and palpation, may be valuable approaches, but they usually do not detect… (More)

Foot ulcers affect millions of Americans annually. Conventional methods to assess skin, including inspection and palpation, may be valuable approaches, but usually they do not detect changes in skin… (More)